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Organizers said the event will officially begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 9. The first beer keg will be tapped by Mayor Michael Yenni.

Some of the activities this year include the annual Dachshund Dash on Oct. 24. The Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk will take place Oct. 10. Children's activities include a Kids Korner, arts and crafts, games, face painting and storytelling.

Officials said the Oktoberfest menu will feature traditional German cuisine, including beef-filled cabbage rolls, German-style meatloaf with mushroom sauce and fried pork schnitzel. There will also be 16 German beers for attendees.

"The turnout for Oktoberfest has grown to the point that it is the single biggest event during the year in Rivertown," Yenni said. "This event will delight the kids but it is just as much fun for the adults.